Rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for overnight Wednesday into Thursdaymorning. Rainfall totals of 10-40mm are forecast for the East Gippslandcatchments with the highest totals expected closer to the coast.

The East Gippsland catchments are saturated as a result of recent rainfall.Based on the forecast rainfall, minor flooding may develop in the EastGippsland catchments during Thursday.

A minor flood warning is current for the Snowy River catchment.

No flooding is expected to develop in the Gippsland Lakes.

The Bureau of Meteorology is continuing to monitor the situation and will issuecatchment specific warnings if required.

Note: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers andstreams must monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready tomove to higher ground should flooding develop. Flood Warnings will be issued ifMinor Flood Level is expected to be exceeded at key sites along the main riversfor which the Bureau of Meteorology provides a flood warning service. Fordetailed explanation seehttp://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/brochures/flood_watch/flood_watch.shtml

In the interests of community safety the SES suggests the following precautions:Don't walk, ride or drive through floodwater,Don't allow children to play in floodwater,Stay away from waterways and stormwater drains, andKeep well clear of fallen power lines

Current Emergency Information is available at http://www.ses.vic.gov.auFor emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.Current Road and Traffic Information is available at the VicRoads website:http://traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/

The SES advises that rainfall run-off into waterways in recent fire affectedareas may contain debris such as soil, ash, trees and rocks. People in fireaffected areas should also be alert to the potential for landslide and debrison roads.

Recent fire affected areas include;East Gippsland Yalmy and Brodribb River, the Upper reaches of the DelegateRiver. The Snowy River Estuary and low lying farm land at Jarrahmond, BeteBelong, Orbost and Marlo, parts of the Bemm and Timbarra River catchments.

Weather Forecast:

For the latest weather forecast see http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts

Next Issue:This Flood Watch will expire around 6PM Thursday 11 December 2014.

Flood Warnings, Flood Watches, River Height and Rainfall information areavailable on the Bureau of Meteorology web site athttp://www.bom.gov.au/vic/flood/. Flood Warnings and Flood Watches forVictorian Catchments are available on: Telephone Weather Service No. 1300659217.

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